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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,947.80, 437,748.90 and 151,979.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,947.80, 437,748.90 and 151,979.80 is: 227,879.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,947.80 : 437,748.90 = 151,979.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,947.80/437,748.90 = 151,979.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,947.80x = 437,748.90 × 151,979.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,947.80x = 66,528,990,272.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,528,990,272.22/291,947.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,879.75

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